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Oil Spill Liability: OPA 90 v. the IMO’S CLC

The Energy Law

4 However, only ships carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil are required to carry insurance for oil pollution. Similar to OPA 90, vessels required to carry insurance must carry enough to cover their potential liability for an oil spill. 2 Single hulled tankers are not allowed to operate in the U.S.

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11th Circuit Finds Not All Disputed Medical Evidence Must be Construed in a Seaman’s Favor

The Energy Law

The Fifth Circuit thus similarly held that Vaughn does not provide an absolute rule of deference to the seaman’s treating physician. MNM Boats, Inc. Johnson , 248 F.3d 3d 1139 (5th Cir.